Hundreds of locals take part in Women's marches downtown and in Austin

January 20, 2018 2:23 PM

About 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

About 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Patricia Butler and her daughter, Valentina, join about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Patricia Butler and her daughter, Valentina, join about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the ... more

Performance artist Jessica Tilton Zertuche raises her fist while reciting her poetry of empowerment to about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Performance artist Jessica Tilton Zertuche raises her fist while reciting her poetry of empowerment to about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's ... more

Ginger Diercks (center) yells, "This is what democracy looks like," as she and Jane Herzig (right) join about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Ginger Diercks (center) yells, "This is what democracy looks like," as she and Jane Herzig (right) join about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's ... more

About 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

About 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Ashley Longoria holding a sign with remarks about President Trump joins about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Ashley Longoria holding a sign with remarks about President Trump joins about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Event organizer Rosey Abuabara addresses about 500 people gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event, hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Event organizer Rosey Abuabara addresses about 500 people gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event, hosted by TX23 Indivisible, ... more

Lydia Rogers, president of Democratic Women of Comal County, dresses similar to a suffragette while holding a sign and joining about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event, hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Lydia Rogers, president of Democratic Women of Comal County, dresses similar to a suffragette while holding a sign and joining about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the ... more

Julie Love of Mico, Texas joins about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Julie Love of Mico, Texas joins about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Patricia Butler and her daughter, Valentina, join about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Patricia Butler and her daughter, Valentina, join about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the ... more

Brandy Mercado (center) joins about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Brandy Mercado (center) joins about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 ... more

Around 500 people carrying signs according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Around 500 people carrying signs according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Ginger Diercks (center) yells, "This is what democracy looks like," as she and Jane Herzig (right) join about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Ginger Diercks (center) yells, "This is what democracy looks like," as she and Jane Herzig (right) join about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's ... more

Performance artist Jessica Tilton Zertuche raises her arms while reciting her poetry of empowerment to about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Performance artist Jessica Tilton Zertuche raises her arms while reciting her poetry of empowerment to about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's ... more

About 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

About 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

About 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to...photo-14916035.177728 - |ucfirst

About 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

About 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Performance artist Jessica Tilton Zertuche raises her arms while reciting her poetry of empowerment to about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

Performance artist Jessica Tilton Zertuche raises her arms while reciting her poetry of empowerment to about 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's ... more

About 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and decisive as speaker after speaker implored those in attendance that women's voices were not be silenced and to vote in upcoming elections. "When women vote, we win," said Cassandra Littlejohn, Bexar County Democratic Party Political Director. Toward the end of the two-hour rally, a brief march around Main Plaza came together as the event concluded. less

About 500 people according to organizers gathered at Main Plaza to take part in the second annual Women's Rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The message of the event hosted by TX23 Indivisible, was clear and ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

Hundreds of locals take part in Women's marches downtown and in Austin